Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management - School of Sport Sci
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
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LOCATION
Morgantown, WV
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30+ days ago
The College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University is seeking applicants for a faculty position in the School of Sport Sciences. This position is a Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor for the Morgantown campus to begin January or August 2026.
The School of Sport Sciences serves approximately 1,400 students across 15-degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in sport management, esports business and entertainment, sport, exercise, and performance psychology, sport leadership, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, health and well-being, and physical education and kinesiology. The School of Sport Sciences focuses on conducting and disseminating high quality research, preparing students to be leaders and innovators in their fields, and enhancing the quality of life for the residents of the state and beyond through outreach. We are looking for highly qualified individuals who can contribute to this mission.
The nationally and internationally recognized Sport Management program includes an undergraduate bachelor's degree, online master's degree, and blended master's degree with nearly 600 students across the levels of programming. The School of Sport Sciences is expanding its academic footprint in the areas of innovative technologies, sport analytics, and emerging markets in sport, including esports and the participatory sport sector. The School of Sport Sciences is seeking applicants to support the continued growth of the Sport Management program.
Appointment
January 10, 2026 or August 16, 2026. Faculty hired at the Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor level will be in an annual nine-month appointment that is promotable. Additional teaching opportunities may be available. Consideration of an appointment at the rank of Teaching Associate Professor, at minimum, requires five years of higher education and/or industry experience with a doctoral degree or eight years of experience of higher education and/or industry experience with a masters' degree.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to teach in-person and online courses. Undergraduate and graduate courses of instruction may include event and facility management, finance and economics, global sport, sport history and philosophy, organizational management, sport governance, sport legal issues, sport marketing and sales, esport, and/or sport analytics dependent upon the candidate's areas of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to provide programmatic service that supports student recruitment, retention, and success, including course development and curricular innovation, experiential learning, and possible program coordination. Additional contributions to the school, college, university, and profession will be pursued as appropriate.
Qualifications
Professional Qualifications
Required qualifications that must be met by time of appointment:
An earned doctoral degree in sport management or a closely related area OR a master's degree in sport management or a closely related area with extensive industry experience (at least three years) in sport settings
Demonstrated proof of creative and impactful teaching with undergraduate/graduate learners, including proficiency in online instructional formats
A proven track record of innovation, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset in professional and academic settings
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West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
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